BT406 Mini/WiFi

Technical description and operation manual

EPIRB COSPAS-SARSAT
Tester

BT406 Mini/Wi-Fi

Technical description and operation manual

V1.4

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CONTENT

Item Page

Content 2

1. Application 3-4

2. General description 5-6

3. Complete set 7

4. Installation 8-21

5. Beacon test procedure 22

6. Tester calibration 23

7. Operating instructions 24

8. Safety precautions 25

9. Storage rules 26

Attachments:

Attachment 1. Unit conversion table <dBm to W>. 27

Attachment 2. Audible and visual indication description. 28-29

Attachment 3. Examples of test reports. 30-33

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1. APPLICATION

1.1 The Tester BT406 Mini/Wi-Fi is designed to check the maritime emergency radio beacons
operating via COSPAS-SARSAT system such as Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon
(EPIRBs). Tests can be carried out in volume of annual test requirements or in volume of shore-
based maintenance requirements under IMO resolutions or for fast check after beacon’s
encoding or installation. Tester can receive the transmission from any 406 MHz COSPAS-
SARSAT beacon transmitting either in test mode or in real alert emergency mode. The signal
can be received through the broadcast by means of antenna or the tester can be connected
directly by means of cable through a suitable attenuator (option). BT406 Mini/Wi-Fi general
view is demonstrated on Image 1-1.

Image 1-1. Tester's general view

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Tester is designed to operate with mobile devices, such as mobile telephone, laptop,
tablet that have Wi-Fi connection.

You don't need to install any special program on your mobile device, all you need
is browser.
Tester can effectively check any Cospas-Sarsat beacon: EPIRB, ELT, PLB.

1.2 Tester allows to perform:

- reception, demodulation and decoding of the emergency information transmitted on

channel 406MHz;
- frequency measurement of 406MHz signal;
- frequency measurement of 121.5MHz signal;
- audio-control of the sweep 121.5MHz signal presence;
- power level measurement on 406MHz channel;
- power level measurement on 121.5MHz channel;
- estimation of the positive/negative phase deviation of modulated signal;
- measurement of total transmission time of 406MHz signal;
- measurement of unmodulated carrier duration of 406MHz signal;
- estimation of the equivalent radiated power of 406MHz signal through broadcast.

1.3 The tester is designed to operate at the temperature range from 0оС to +45оС and
relative air humidity should be no more than 95%.

1.4 The tester power supply is performed by accumulator battery, as well as by external
DC source with voltage 4.5…7V and load current no less than 300mA. The tester is
power supplied by USB cable when connected to computer or to USB power adapter.

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2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS

2.1 Tester provides carrier measurement on a frequency of 406MHz with accuracy to

±300Hz.

2.2 Tester provides carrier measurement on a frequency of 121.5MHz with accuracy to

±500Hz.

2.3 The tester provides audio-control of the sweep signal presence on a frequency of
121500 ±10kHz.

2.4 The tester provides reception, demodulation and decoding of the emergency
information and displays on your choice the НЕХ-code (15 Hex ID or the message 1-
112 bit) as well as all decoded information in text view with all measured parameters.
Besides, the BCH code is calculated and compared with received one, and the result is
displayed.

2.5 The tester provides measurement of total transmission time of the message with
accuracy to ± 0.2% and time of preamble duration with accuracy to ± 0.2%.

2.6 The tester provides measurement of received signal level on a frequency of 406MHz
within the range 12 – 40dBm or 0.01W - 10W by means of attenuator and within the
range -40…-12dBm by means of antenna, with accuracy to
● ±3.0dB by means of antenna;
● ±0.9dB by means of attenuator.

2.7 The tester provides measurement of received signal level on a frequency of 121.5MHz
within the range 10 – 25dBm or 10 – 316mW by means of attenuator and within the
range with -40…-10dBm by means of antenna, with accuracy to
● ±3.0dB by means of antenna;
● ±0.9dB by means of attenuator.

2.8 The tester allows to perform the measurement of beacon parameters by means of
standard external antenna (from 2 to 15 meters), as well as via RF-cable and
attenuator connection. Calibration test of the power meter is performed for 3 meters
distance.

2.9 Tester RF-input resistance is about 50 ± 1.5Ohm.

ATTENTION!!!
Peak signal level which is supplied to the tester RF-input should be not
more then 1.0W (mean square value) or 20mW.
Direct connection of the beacon to the tester’s input without attenuator
leads to the irreparable DAMAGES of the tester!

2.10 Tester allows to save up to 500 measuring results in non-volatile memory.

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2.11 Single measurement circle time is not more than 2 min.

2.12 The tester can be power supplied by accumulator battery, as well as by external direct
current source with approximate voltage 4.5…7V and load current no less than 400mA
connected to micro-USB input of the tester by means of standard USB connector (of
PC USB connector or network USB adaptor).

2.13 Tester’s current drain consumption:

- in standby mode - no more than 120mА;
- in measure mode - no more than 320mА.

2.14 Approximate continuous operation time of the tester from the internal power supply
elements is about 6 hours.

2.15 Tester emits warning signal if it has no Wi-Fi connection more than 5min (Tester is in
passive mode).

2.16 Tester generates the voltage of the internal power supply elements with accuracy to
±5%.

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3. COMPLETE SET

3.1. Complete set of the tester corresponds to the following tab. 3-1.

№ Item q-ty Notice

1 BT406 Mini/Wi-Fi 1
2 Antenna 406/121MHz 1
3 Antenna Wi-Fi 1
Power cable (USB A – micro USB 1
4
1.5м)
USB Power adapter 1
5
Technical description and 1
6
operation manual
7 Attenuator - ATT BT406 MINI 1 optional
8 RF cable SMA/SMA 0.5m RG316 1 optional
9 RF cable SMA/SMA 1m RG316 1 optional
10 RF adapter SMA/BNC 1 optional
11 RF adapter SMA/TNC 1 optional
12 Package 1
Table 3-1

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4. INSTALLATION

4.1 Control and connection tools.

4.1.1 On the front panel of the tester there are LEDs and micro-USB input for accumulator
charging (Img. 5-1).

4.1.2 On the top there is ON/OFF switcher and two RF-connectors: for 406/121.5 antenna
and for Wi-Fi antenna (Img. 5-1).

Img. 5-1 Operation and indication tools

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4.2 Start operate

To turn device on, move switcher to position “ON”. After start up two short audio signals and
a “welcome” signal will be given.
While operating in normal mode blue light shines periodically (Led 1) – it signalize that device
is ready and can be Wi-Fi connected.
Device works in “Access Point” and after start up creates Wi-Fi module with unique SSID
(Service Set Identifier) name: “BTmini_XXXXXX”, where XXXXXX – serial number of device, for
example BTmini_140002.
Then Wi-Fi connection of PC or mobile device with this network needs to be established.

Img. 5-2 Example of connection with device’s Wi-Fi network (Windows 7)

All necessary parameters of network will be set up automatically, you don’t need to set them
up manually. Green light “Wi-Fi Link” signalizes successful connection.

*Possible problems:
- No audio signal when turning on – maybe battery is low.
- After turning on, there are three short audio signals and red light strobes (Led 2) – device is
running up boot loader (more information in “SOFTWARE”). Perhaps you drop here by accident.
Try to turn off and then turn on the device. If it doesn’t help maybe there is a problem with
software.
- Wi-Fi network cannot be found or connected to – check if blue light (“Led 1”) strobes.
Maybe there’s problem with host-device that assumes the connection. Try to establish Wi-Fi
connection from another device. Don’t take host-device to far, maybe the signal is weak.

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4.3 WEB-interface description

After successful Wi-Fi network connection, open browser on the host device and go to
http://bt.mini (or tape to address panel: 192.168.1.1) After this, home page will be loaded.

Img. 5-3 Main menu look

*Notice:
JavaScript should be turned on in browser, otherwise web-interface can operate not correctly!
We recommend using actual versions of browsers Firefox, Google Chrome, IE11 on desktop-devices. And please
use standard browsers on mobile devices Safari, Android Web-browser. Don’t use browsers that operate only
under Internet connection, such as Opera Mini.

4.3.1 General settings (page: /settings)

When first running of device, the basic settings should be set up (such as date, time, user
identification). To make it, one needs to open tab “Settings” or tape in address panel:
http://bt.mini/settings

Img. 5-4 Tab Settings

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4.3.1.1 Input of information about user

This Tester can keep information of several users if device is used by several persons.
Information of user will be attached to measurements provided by this user and will be
figured out in generated reports of measurements.
For each panel only 50 symbols are acceptable, ANSI-symbols are preferred, other
character encoding can be figured out incorrectly.

Img. 5-5 Input menu of information about company (page: /settings)

After given fields fulfilled, you press «SAVE», to record data in the internal memory.
To change active user – press «Set user». Name of current user is displayed on top, in
information panel (look Image 5-3)
Option «Save default user» sets the current user as default, this user will be selected
automatically after device turning on. If this option not active, user’s menu will appear each time
of running up the device (look Image 5-6).

Img. 5-6 Select user menu

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4.3.1.2 Date and time set up

Date format presets the order of numbers of year, month, days display. This setting will
form date displaying in generated reports and in menu of saved texts.

Img. 5-7 Settings the date and time (page: /settings)

For date and time adjustment you need to set current values in each field and press «Set date».

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4.3.1.3 Device memory cleaning

To clean internal device memory - press button “Clear memory”.

Attention! This action will remove all saved results non-recoverable.

Img. 5-8 “Battery” and “Memory” menu (page: /settings)

Also on this page, one can find information about battery: current voltage and charge
level.

4.3.2 Begin measurement (page: /test)

To begin measurements, pass to tab “Perform Tests” or tape into address panel of
browser http://bt.mini/test

Img. 5-9 Tab Perform Test (page: /test)

Then you should choose necessary channel and pass to according tab.
TEST 406 – testing provides on 406MHz channel that includes receive and decoding of
messages, frequency and power of signal measurement in current channel.
TEST 121.5 – testing provides on 121.5Mhz channel in volume of frequency and signal power
measurement and also audio-control of received sweep-signal.
TEST 406 / 121.5 – complex testing, measurements are provided successively first 406MHz,
then 121.5 MHz channel testing.

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4.3.2.1 406MHz channel measurements (page: /406)

Before measurement start you should turn the beacon in self-test mode, then press
“START”. Red light (Led 2) will signalize the beginning of measurements. Wait the results of
measurements up to 1minute, depending on beacon’s construction features.

Img. 5-10 Tab TEST 406. (page: /406)

Attention! Don’t update and don’t close the page, after measurement beginning. This can
provoke Tester PO error for some time and loss of measurement results. For detailed
instruction, please, click “View the instruction”.

Below here is an example with measurement results:

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Img. 5-11 Example of results of measurements in channel 406 (page: /406)

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Button “ADD NOTE” opens access to input menu for supplementary information about
beacon under testing.

Img. 5-12 Menu of supplementary information about beacon under testing (page: /406)

This information can be necessary for reports forming. It can be saved with
results of testing (button “SAVE”). In case when supplementary information wasn’t
entered, or was entered with mistakes, it can be corrected in menu “Details” of saved
result of testing (look closer DETAILS).
Attention! Text fields are maximum 40 symbols. For correct displaying use only
ANSI-symbols. If entered information will appear incorrect (for example, date), it
will be highlighted with red when you will try to close, and saving will not be
assured. Be attentive!)

4.3.2.2 Measurement on 121.5MHz channel (page: /121)

In this mode, frequency and power of signal on 121.5 channel can be measured.
Audio-signal follows testing to assure the process.

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Img 5-13 Tab TEST 121.5 (page: /121)

To begin measurements press button «START». During several seconds

measurements will be carried out, followed by audio-signal. Measurement will continue
unless the button «STOP» is pressed or this web-page is closed.

Img. 5-14 Example of results of measurements on channel 121.5MHz (page:

/121)

These results cannot be saved independently, they serve only for visibility of
beacon testing process in this mode. For complex testing, please, pass to tab TEST
406/121.5.

4.3.2.3 Complex testing on channels 406 and 121.5MHz (page:/406_121)

In complex testing mode successive automatic testing is provided, first on

406MHz, then on 121.5MHz channel.
The sequence of actions for test providing is analogic to test process on 406MHz
channel (look Changing on 406MHz channel). After test finishing on 406MHz channel,

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testing automatically starts on 121.5MHz channel followed by audio signal. After test
finishing detailed information of each channel will be displayed (look Img. 5-15).

Img. 5-15 Results of complex testing on 406 and 121.5MHz channels (page: /406_121)

To add supplementary information about beacon under test, press button “ADD
NOTE”, to save press “SAVE” (look Measurements on 406MHz channel).

4.3.3 Operation with saved results of testing (page: /index)

All saved results of testing are accessible on tab «STORAGE», or on home page
of device (address http://bt.mini/).

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Img. 5-16 Tab “Storage”, with saved results of testing (page: /index)

To delete several results, please, mark messages for delete and press button
“Remove checked” (Image 5-17)

Img. 5-17 Test results delete (page: /index)

All saved results of test are displayed as a table, with short basic information. To
see details of testing, and reports, please, pass to link in column “Details/id” (Image 5-
18)

Img. 5-18 Link for detailed information (page: /index)

In menu “Details” you can find all saved information of provided measurement. To
edit supplementary information about device under test, you should simply add new
data in corresponding fields and press button “RE SAVE” (Image 5-19)

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Img. 5-19 Tab “Details” (page: /details)

To receive reports of measurements – pass to required report link. (Image 5-19)

Img. 5-20 Testing report fragment

Web-page of report can be saved in “rtf” format or as html-page or print, using

buttons “SAVE” and “PRINT”, accordingly. In initial reports these buttons will be hidden.

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Advise. To change html-page with report in “pdf” format use exterior programs (for
example «doPDF» for Windows).

Some device versions support format changing. Tab “Settings” (page /settings), menu
item “Reports”.

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5 Beacon test procedure

5.1 General comment according to the beacon test procedure.

ATTENTION!!!
On checking and technical maintenance of the emergency beacon pay the
strong attention to avoid transmission of the false emergency signal!

The test procedure via antenna in real operating mode of the beacon (with
distress signal) should be carried out in shielded room, which provides
radio frequency signal attenuation not less than 80dB (under
recommendation of COSPAS-SARSAT Committee).

The present tester has high receive path sensitivity, that allows to receive signal
from distance up to 15…20 meters. At the same time, the required minimal
distance to beacon (EPIRB, PLB) under test should be not less than 1 meter to
avoid receiver’s overload! Power detector is calibrated at distance of 3 meters.

5.2 Test procedure in BEACON test mode (Self test).

5.2.1 Prepare the beacon and the tester for the test procedure under this manual
instructions and instruction of beacon operations manual for self test mode.
5.2.2 If the beacon is connected to the tester via the RF-cable - use the manufacturer
optional-supplied RF-attenuator (nominal fading 52dB).

Direct output connection of the beacon to the tester’s input without

attenuator leads to the irreparable damages of the testing device!

5.2.3 Please, pay your attention that, for the signal level measurement on the
channel 121.5MHz the most types of the beacons should operate in real
operation mode what can cause false distress signal emission on the frequency
of 406MHz as well as on 121.5MHz. That’s why this test procedure must be
carried out in special sheltered box (look 6.1) or by means of attenuator and
cables.

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6. Tester calibration

Tester is a complex special-use electronic device. Thus it is should be

calibrated only by manufacturer or approved representative by means of
corresponding equipment.

Tester calibration should be done once in two years.

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7. Operating instructions

It is necessary to keep the device in package not less than for two hours at
normal conditions when it was at high temperature deviation.

Keep it in the package in at normal condition within 12 hours after storage of the
tester in conditions of high humidity.

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8. Safety precautions

One can operate the tester only after detailed manual and technical description
examination and also after particular safety inductions.

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9. Storage rules

This hardware product in manufacturer package is to storage in warehouse and

should be protected from residue, acid fumes, alkalis and other corrodent
additions influence.

In a warehouse there should be appropriate temperature – from 278К (5оС) to

313К (40оС) and relative air humidity no more than 80%.

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Attachment 1
Unit conversion (dBm to W).
dBm 0 0,1 0,2 0,3 0,4 0,5 0,6 0,7 0,8 0,9
10 0,010 0,010 0,010 0,011 0,011 0,011 0,011 0,012 0,012 0,012
11 0,013 0,013 0,013 0,013 0,014 0,014 0,014 0,015 0,015 0,015
12 0,016 0,016 0,017 0,017 0,017 0,018 0,018 0,019 0,019 0,019
13 0,020 0,020 0,021 0,021 0,022 0,022 0,023 0,023 0,024 0,025
14 0,025 0,026 0,026 0,027 0,028 0,028 0,029 0,030 0,030 0,031
15 0,032 0,032 0,033 0,034 0,035 0,035 0,036 0,037 0,038 0,039
16 0,040 0,041 0,042 0,043 0,044 0,045 0,046 0,047 0,048 0,049
17 0,050 0,051 0,052 0,054 0,055 0,056 0,058 0,059 0,060 0,062
18 0,063 0,065 0,066 0,068 0,069 0,071 0,072 0,074 0,076 0,078
19 0,079 0,081 0,083 0,085 0,087 0,089 0,091 0,093 0,095 0,098

20 0,100 0,102 0,105 0,107 0,110 0,112 0,115 0,117 0,120 0,123
21 0,126 0,129 0,132 0,135 0,138 0,141 0,145 0,148 0,151 0,155
22 0,158 0,162 0,166 0,170 0,174 0,178 0,182 0,186 0,191 0,195
23 0,200 0,204 0,209 0,214 0,219 0,224 0,229 0,234 0,240 0,245
24 0,251 0,257 0,263 0,269 0,275 0,282 0,288 0,295 0,302 0,309
25 0,316 0,324 0,331 0,339 0,347 0,355 0,363 0,372 0,380 0,389
26 0,398 0,407 0,417 0,427 0,437 0,447 0,457 0,468 0,479 0,490
27 0,501 0,513 0,525 0,537 0,550 0,562 0,575 0,589 0,603 0,617
28 0,631 0,646 0,661 0,676 0,692 0,708 0,724 0,741 0,759 0,776
29 0,794 0,813 0,832 0,851 0,871 0,891 0,912 0,933 0,955 0,977

30 1,00 1,02 1,05 1,07 1,10 1,12 1,15 1,17 1,20 1,23
31 1,26 1,29 1,32 1,35 1,38 1,41 1,45 1,48 1,51 1,55
32 1,58 1,62 1,66 1,70 1,74 1,78 1,82 1,86 1,91 1,95
33 2,00 2,04 2,09 2,14 2,19 2,24 2,29 2,34 2,40 2,45
34 2,51 2,57 2,63 2,69 2,75 2,82 2,88 2,95 3,02 3,09
35 3,16 3,24 3,31 3,39 3,47 3,55 3,63 3,72 3,80 3,89
36 3,98 4,07 4,17 4,27 4,37 4,47 4,57 4,68 4,79 4,90
37 5,01 5,13 5,25 5,37 5,50 5,62 5,75 5,89 6,03 6,17
38 6,31 6,46 6,61 6,76 6,92 7,08 7,24 7,41 7,59 7,76
39 7,94 8,13 8,32 8,51 8,71 8,91 9,12 9,33 9,55 9,77

40 10,00 10,23 10,47 10,72 10,96 11,22 11,48 11,75 12,02 12,30
41 12,59 12,88 13,18 13,49 13,80 14,13 14,45 14,79 15,14 15,49
42 15,85 16,22 16,60 16,98 17,38 17,78 18,20 18,62 19,05 19,50
43 19,95 20,42 20,89 21,38 21,88 22,39 22,91 23,44 23,99 24,55
44 25,12 25,70 26,30 26,92 27,54 28,18 28,84 29,51 30,20 30,90
45 31,62 32,36 33,11 33,88 34,67 35,48 36,31 37,15 38,02 38,90
46 39,81 40,74 41,69 42,66 43,65 44,67 45,71 46,77 47,86 48,98
47 50,12 51,29 52,48 53,70 54,95 56,23 57,54 58,88 60,26 61,66
48 63,10 64,57 66,07 67,61 69,18 70,79 72,44 74,13 75,86 77,62
49 79,43 81,28 83,18 85,11 87,10 89,13 91,20 93,33 95,50 97,72

Example:
The power level 37,4dBm is equal to 5.5W.

The recalculation is carried out by equation:

𝑃[𝑊] = 10!.!∗! !"# !! .
The back calculation is carried out under:
𝑃 𝑑𝐵𝑚 = 10 ∗ (𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑃 𝑊 + 3).

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Attachment 2
Audio and visual indication description

Img. 11-1 Device physical configuration

LED list:
• Wi-Fi Link (green) – Wi-Fi network condition indicator
• LED 1 (blue)– Wi-Fi connection indicator
• LED 2 (red) – operating mode indicator, supplementary indication
• Ext.pow. On (green) – external power source is connected.
• Charge On (red) – charging is on, indicates charge level together with Ext.pow. LED. If charging is
over, it turns out.

LED indication

Wi-Fi Link (Green LED)

Displays Wi-Fi network condition or error in Wi-Fi module functioning.

Flashes often – initialization of Wi-Fi network is in progress (connection is unable).

Is alight – Wi-Fi-network is created and accessible, normal operating mode.
Flashes rarely – error in Wi-Fi module functioning.
Not alight – Wi-Fi module is inaccessible.

LED 1 (Blue LED)

Not alight – Wi-Fi network connection is missed.

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Flashes – Wi-Fi network connection is made.

LED 2 (Red LED)

Is alight – measurements are providing, RF-part is enabled.

Audio indication

Internal speaker is necessary for audio signalizing during measurements in channel 121.5MHz.

Informational audio signals:

• Welcome signal – in case of normal running on of device and successful firmware upgrade by
broadcast.
• Single short signal – successful operation.
• short signals – Wi-Fi connected/disconnected.
• short signals – device is not active (Wi-Fi connection is missed more than 5 minutes)
• Repeated (every 30 sec.) long and short signals – battery is low.

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Attachment 3.
Examples of generated reports of measurements.

CERTIFICATE
of 406 MHz BEACON annual testing

It is hereby certified that representative of the company: ______________

Radioengineer: ______________

performed testing of 406 MHz EPIRB and defined the following:

Condition
Parameters
Good NG
1. EPIRB model, manufacturer name
2. Availability of MCC registration
3. Protocol type Maritime with MMSI
4. Country code (273) Russian Federation
5. Beacon 15 Hex ID (message contents from 26 to 85 bits) A229071965034D1
6. Message contents from 1 to 112 bits FFFED05114838CB281A68D2F86D0
7. Availability of 406 MHz carrier
8. Availability of 121.5 MHz carrier
9. Strobe light condition V
10. Availability and expiry date of automatic release mechanism
11. Availability and quality of markings V
12. Battery replacement date
13. Date of next testing

NOTES: __________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________

It is hereby certified that all mechanical, electrical and information parameters, as well as the documentation on the 406 MHz EPIRB comply with
specification and the requirements of the Maritime Administration and Maritime Register of Shipping

______________

allowed to be used as emergency equipment on

_______________________
(vessel name)

The identification number of the tested BEACON complies with the BEACON registration number in Mission Control Center (MCC).

Testing company representative Shipowner representative

__________________________________ __________________________________
(Position, Name) (Position, Name)
2015-01-06 2015-01-06

*The volume of examinations required by this form meets IMO Circular MSC/Circ.1040

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CERTIFICATE
Shore-based Maintenance of 406 MHz BEACON

It is hereby certified that representative of the company: ______________

Radioengineer: ______________

performed shore-based maintenance of 406 MHz BEACON and defined the following:
Condition
Parameters
Good NG
1. EPIRB model, manufacturer name
2. Country code (273) Russian Federation
3. Beacon 15 Hex ID (message contents from 26 to 85 bits) A229071965034D1
4. Message contents from 1 to 112 bits FFFED05114838CB281A68D2F86D0
5. Measured value and vary of 406 MHz transmitter frequency
406023.433
kHz
6. Availability of transmitted 121.5 MHz signal with a swept tone
modulation
7. Output power of the transmitter, dBm 36.07
8. Waterproof Integrity V
9. Strobe light condition V
10. Availability and expiry date of automatic release mechanism
11. Availability and quality of markings V
12. Battery replacement date
13. Date of shore-based maintenance 2020

NOTES: __________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________

It is hereby certified that all mechanical, electrical and information parameters, as well as the documentation on the 406 MHz
EPIRB comply with specification and the requirements of the Maritime Administration and Maritime Register of Shipping

______________

allowed to be used as emergency equipment on

________________________
(vessel name)

The identification number of the tested BEACON complies with the BEACON registration number in Mission Control Center (MCC).

Testing company representative Shipowner representative

__________________________________ __________________________________
(Position, Name) (Position, Name)
2015-01-06 2015-01-06

*The volume of examinations required by this form meets IMO Circular MSC/Circ.1039

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REPORT
of 406 MHz BEACON testing

Report date: 2015-01-06 Date of testing: 2015

BEACON IDENTIFICATION
BEACON Model:
BEACON Manufacturer name:
BEACON Serial No:
BEACON Issue date:

Country code: (273) Russian Federation

Message format: Short format
Protocol: User
User type: EPIRB - Maritime User Protocol
Maritime MMSI: 372230
BEACON MESSAGE CONTENTS
Specific bcn: 0
Auxiliary radio-locating device type: 121.5MHz
Emerg code flag: National use, undefined
Activation type: Automatic and manual activation
Emergency Code: No information entered

GENERAL BEACON PARAMETERS

Frequency of 406MHz channel, kHz: 406023.433
Frequency of 121MHz Channel, kHz: 121499.798
Power level in 406MHz channel, dBm: 36.07
Power level in 121,5 MHz channel, dBm: 16.98

ADDITIONAL BEACON PARAMETERS

Total transmission time, ms: 439.92

Unmodulated carrier time, ms: 159.92

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Sweep Tone: Yes
Flash: Yes
State of Marking: Good

Batteries replacement date: ______________

Date of next testing: ______________
Hydrostat "______________" replacement date: ______________

Company: ____________________
Tests are carried out by certified company: Address: ____________________
Tel/Fax:______________
NOTES: ____________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________

Radioengineer ___________________________ ______________

(Signature, Position, Name)
2015-01-06

*The tests were carried out by BT406 Mini/WiFi of Musson Marine Ltd.

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In menu SETTINGS you can choose type of reports Russian Maritime Administration and Russian Maritime Register of
Shipping

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